Season guide
Where to travel in October
37 places are in their best season in October. Typical cost is for two people, 7 nights, flights from London included.
Places in season in October, lowest typical cost first
Planning estimates for a mid-range trip. Our estimates don’t change by month, so this list shows where October is a good time to go, not where it is cheapest. Check live prices for your dates.
- Kraków, Poland
A grand square, Jewish quarter and good, cheap food. Best: Apr–Oct.
€898–€2,080 - Prague, Czechia
Bridges, beer halls and a fairytale old town. Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct, Dec.
€1,079–€2,268 - Budapest, Hungary
Thermal baths, ruin bars and the Danube. Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.
€1,116–€2,409 - Cairo, Egypt
The pyramids, the Nile and a huge old bazaar. Best: Oct–Apr.
€1,047–€2,612 - Marrakech, Morocco
Souks, riads and the Atlas mountains close by. Best: Mar–May, Oct–Nov.
€1,093–€2,656 - Istanbul, Turkey
Two continents, bazaars and the Bosphorus. Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.
€1,164–€2,651 - Valencia, Spain
Beach, paella and a big green park. Best: Apr–Oct.
€1,262–€2,555 - Porto, Portugal
River, port wine cellars and old-town stairs. Best: Apr–Oct.
€1,281–€2,625 - Alicante, Spain
Easy beach holiday on the Costa Blanca. Best: May–Oct.
€1,266–€2,662 - Seville, Spain
Palaces, flamenco and orange-tree streets. Best: Mar–May, Oct–Nov.
€1,301–€2,819 - Málaga, Spain
Sunny Andalusian coast with a lively old town. Best: Apr–Oct.
€1,337–€2,820 - Athens, Greece
The Acropolis, rooftops and island ferries. Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.
€1,378–€2,906 - Lisbon, Portugal
Hills, tiles, trams and the Atlantic light. Best: Apr–Oct.
€1,451–€2,982 - Crete, Greece
Beaches, gorges and slow Greek village life. Best: May–Oct.
€1,366–€3,122 - Vienna, Austria
Coffee houses, palaces and classical music. Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct, Dec.
€1,514–€3,087 - Madrid, Spain
Grand museums, tapas bars and long evenings. Best: Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov.
€1,498–€3,142 - Tenerife, Spain
Warm all year, black beaches and a volcano. Best: all year.
€1,453–€3,258 - Delhi and Agra, India
Forts, bazaars and the Taj Mahal. Best: Oct–Mar.
€1,404–€3,396 - Barcelona, Spain
Gaudí, beaches and late dinners. Best: Apr–Oct.
€1,596–€3,434 - Florence, Italy
Renaissance art, Tuscan food and day trips by train. Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.
€1,650–€3,396 - Rome, Italy
Ancient streets, pasta and piazzas. Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.
€1,629–€3,440 - Palma de Mallorca, Spain
Island beaches, old town and boat days. Best: May–Oct.
€1,597–€3,554 - Hanoi, Vietnam
Old quarter, street food and Ha Long Bay trips. Best: Mar–Apr, Oct–Nov.
€1,698–€3,974 - Paris, France
Museums, cafés and the river at dusk. Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.
€1,868–€3,826 - Mexico City, Mexico
Museums, markets and some of the world's best street food. Best: Mar–May, Oct–Nov.
€2,111–€4,630 - Seoul, South Korea
Palaces, markets, barbecue and neon nights. Best: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.
€2,311–€5,092 - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Beaches, rainforest hills and samba. Best: Mar–Apr, Sep–Dec.
€2,318–€5,158 - Buenos Aires, Argentina
Steak, tango and grand European-style avenues. Best: Mar–May, Sep–Nov.
€2,380–€5,359 - Osaka and Kyoto, Japan
Street food in Osaka, temples and geisha lanes in Kyoto. Best: Mar–May, Oct–Nov.
€2,555–€5,698 - Bali, Indonesia
Rice terraces, temples, surf and slow mornings. Best: Apr–Oct.
€2,479–€5,828 - Hong Kong, China
Skyscrapers, dim sum and hiking trails above the harbour. Best: Mar–Apr, Oct–Dec.
€2,756–€6,030 - Tokyo, Japan
Neon, temples, perfect trains and food at every price. Best: Mar–May, Oct–Nov.
€2,728–€6,120 - New York, United States
Skyline, museums, food from everywhere and never a dull hour. Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov.
€3,640–€7,472 - San Francisco, United States
Bridges, hills and wine country a drive away. Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.
€3,768–€7,740 - Los Angeles, United States
Beaches, hills, tacos and movie-set sprawl. Best: Apr–Oct.
€3,760–€7,820 - Sydney, Australia
Harbour, beaches and coastal walks. Best: Sep–Mar.
€4,498–€9,438 - Honolulu (Hawaii), United States
Surf, volcanoes and warm water all year. Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.
€4,550–€9,560
Questions about travelling in October
Where is a good place to travel in October?
37 of the places we cover are in their best season in October. The lowest-cost ones, for a typical 7-night trip for two with flights from London, are Kraków, Prague, Budapest. These are planning estimates, so check live prices for your dates.
How much does a trip in October cost?
For two travellers and 7 nights from London, the places in their best season in October range from about €898 to €9,560 in total. Flights from your own city change the total a lot, so use the planner with your city.
What are the most expensive places to go in October?
Of the places in season, Sydney and Honolulu (Hawaii) have the highest typical totals, mostly because flights from London are long and hotels cost more. They can still fit a bigger budget.
Are prices higher in October?
Prices depend on school holidays, events and how early you book, not only the month. Our estimates are planning ranges that don’t change by month, so always check live flight and hotel prices for your exact dates.
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